Senior Planning Engineer | 8:6 FIFO from Perth | Gold Mining | Full Time

Catalyst Metals Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8:6 roster

Private health cover

Salary sacrifice options

Quarterly bonus

Career development

Job summary

Catalyst Metals Ltd in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to lead underground mine planning and optimization for multiple projects on a FIFO roster from Perth. The role reports to the Planning Superintendent and works with Geologists, Geotechnical and Mining Engineers to deliver practical, executable mine plans that prioritise safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mechanised hard-rock underground mining, at least 2 years in mine planning, and proven

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanised hard-rock underground mining
• 2+ years in mine planning
• Competency with Deswik and Ventsim
• Current WA C Class Driver’s Licence
• Safety-focused with continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of mine designs (Development Mining Intructions, Stope Notes, Area Plans)
• Develop and maintain planning procedures, standards and systems
• Conduct economic evaluations and design optimisation studies
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Planning Engineers

Skills

Mine planning leadership

Underground mining

Safety-focused approach

Mentoring capability

Education

Degree in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Deswik CAD

Deswik Scheduler

Ventsim

Job description

Senior Planning Engineer | 8:6 FIFO from Perth | Gold Mining | Full Time

About Catalyst Metals

Catalyst Metals Limited owns and operates the Plutonic Gold Mine, located in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The operation continues to expand underground, with several mining areas successfully transitioning from development into production.

Catalyst is committed to building a sustainable, long-life gold business, underpinned by disciplined technical planning, operational excellence, and a focus on continuous improvement. This is underpinned by our Plutonic Belt Reserve of 2Moz across 3 operating mines, and several mines that will commence over the coming year. This Reserve paves the way for our Organic Growth plan, to produce 200koz per annum over 10 years.

Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: CYL), Catalyst Metals is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

About the Role

At Catalyst Metals, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth. With three new mining projects planned across the 40km Plutonic Gold Belt and a strategy focused on expanding production through our existing processing infrastructure, this is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of a growing multi-mine operation.

Reporting to the Planning Superintendent, the Senior Planning Engineer will provide technical leadership to the continued growth of our underground operations our underground operations, working closely with Planning Engineers, Geologists, Geotechnical Engineers, Operational Leaders and other Mining Engineers to champion practical, executable mine plans that support safe, efficient and profitable mining outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mine designs, including Development Mining Instructions, Stope Notes and Area Plans
• Develop and maintain mine planning procedures, standards and systems to support safe and efficient mining operations
• Conduct economic evaluations and mine design optimisation studies, assessing alternative mining methods and identifying opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs and maximise project value
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to Planning Engineers
• Degree qualifications in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in a mechanised hard-rock underground mining environment, including 2+ years in mine planning
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capability, with experience in economic evaluations and design optimisation
• A proactive, safety-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Exposure to ventilation, mine infrastructure, geology, production and geotechnical engineering
• Competency in Deswik packages (CAD, Scheduler) and Ventsim
• WA FCMM certificate or the ability to obtain one (UG time completed)
• Current and unrestricted WA C Class Driver’s Licence

Why Catalyst?

• 8:6 roster promoting genuine work-life balance
• Private Health Cover for employees
• Salary sacrifice options available including novated leasing, airport car parking and more
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme
• Exposure to a growing and expanding underground operation
• Supportive and collaborative site leadership team
• Ongoing development and internal progression opportunities